Facilities

Multifaith Facilities and Events

The University's Multifaith Chaplaincy recognises the multicultural, ethnic and religious needs of our diverse population. Therefore we provide pastoral support to students of all faiths and none. One component of the pastoral care is the provision of prayer rooms which is outlined below:

Prayer Rooms on Campus: 

1.  There is a multifaith prayer room located in Corrib Village directly opposite the reception office at Corrib Village. The prayer room is located near to the student bus stop which provides transport to students all over campus and the bus runs approximately every seven minutes. This prayer room is also adjacent to a campus security station, a student shop, a student cafeteria and student hub. It is essential to book this room in advance and to make a booking please email Kim Matthews. 

2. There are two Muslim prayer rooms one of which is female and one male. These prayer rooms are located underneath the James Hardiman Library.

3. There are two additional Muslim prayer rooms, one of which is female and one male located in the Clinical Sciences Institute (CSI) adjacent to the Galway University Hospital.

4. The Chapel of St. Columbanus encompasses a number of facilities for prayer and pastoral support which include the Chapel of St Columbanus, the Student Common Room, the Student Kitchen and the outdoor garden space for relaxation. 

Recent Multifaith Gatherings at the Chaplaincy Included Contributions From:

• Bishop Michael Duignan, Bishop of Galway and Kilmacduagh and Apostolic Administrator of Kilfenora
• Rev Lynda Peilow, Rector of St Nicholas' Collegiate Chruch Galway.
• Bishop Michael Burrows. Church of Ireland Bishop of the Diocese of Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe. 
• Rev Helen Freeburn, Galway United Methodist Presbyterian Church.
• Imam Noonan from the Maryam Mosque Galway representing the Ahmadiyya Muslim community. 
• Jewish representatives lighting the Menorah candle to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah.
• Hindu representatives at the celebration of Divali.
• Imam Khalid, representing the Sunni Muslim community. 
• Local religious leaders from the Galway locality celebrating the Multifaith Service for Global Peace.

Multifaith Pastoral Support

The Chaplaincy team continue to:

1. Provide ongoing one-to-one pastoral support to all students.

3. Ensure that the Chaplaincy facilities are a safe supportive space for students of all faiths and none especially during troubled times. 

5. Provide pastoral support throughout the holidays especially to student who are away from home during the Christmas holidays. 

If you need any information about the pastoral supports available or any assistance please email Jimmy McGovern or Kim Matthews or Ben Hughes.